The Community Foundation of Greene County (CFGC) has announced that they have several scholarship opportunities for Greene County graduating high school seniors this spring. Applications are due April 1 (unless otherwise noted).
Eligibility criteria vary for each scholarship so students should carefully review the specific guidelines for each scholarship. Application guidelines and forms are available on the CFGC website.
This year, CFGC has developed a new process for applying for most scholarships. A new single CFGC College Scholarship application form will be used for the following scholarships. Applicants can apply for as many of the scholarships for which they are eligible using the one form, including any essays, letters of recommendations for a specific scholarship, along with one copy of the required documents.
The following scholarship applications must be submitted to the CFGC Office at PO Box 768, Waynesburg, PA 15370 by April 1 (unless otherwise noted).
- The Army Spec. Gregory A. Cox Memorial Scholarship – For a graduating Greene County senior student planning a career in public safety for other public service (excluding politics) with preference for a student participating in ROTC. One (1) $1,000 scholarship is available.
- The Rocky Doman Memorial Scholarship – For a graduating Greene County senior standout athlete who exemplifies the qualities of being a team player with a humble spirit. Two (2) $1,000 scholarship are available.
- (*NEW) The Jesse Benson Finnegan Scholarship – For students graduating from the Greene County Career & Technology Center with first preference for students in the Electrical Occupations program. One (1) $1,000 is available
- The William and Shirley Hanley Memorial Scholarship – For graduating seniors at Carmichaels Area High School and Mapletown High School. An interview is required. Two $1,000 scholarships are available.
- The Darlene Phillips Elementary Education Scholarship – For graduating seniors of Mapletown High School, with preference for students planning to major in elementary education, but will consider other college majors. One $1,000 scholarship is available.
- The Dove Award – A need based scholarship for a graduating student from Jefferson Morgan high school with preference for female students. One $1,500 scholarship is available.
- The R.A. Matteucci Family Scholarship – A need based scholarship for graduating seniors of Jefferson-Morgan High School. Two $1,000 scholarships are available.
- (*NEW) Russell A. Guthrie Memorial Scholarship – For senior students graduating from Jefferson-Morgan High School to attend either a technical school or a four-year college or university. One (1) $500 scholarship is available.
- The William H. Davis, Jr. Scholarship – For Greene County residents who are graduating seniors, or have graduated from a Greene County high school who are planning to attend or are attending Westmoreland County Community College. Applications are due in the CFGC office by April 1 or June 1. Four $500 scholarships are available.
The following scholarships must be submitted to the school guidance counselors’ office. Please note the due date for each.
- The Thelma S. Hoge Memorial Scholarship – For worthy students of West Greene School District who are pursuing a college education. Applications are submitted to the West Greene High School Guidance office by April 15. Two $2,500 scholarships are available.
- (*NEW) The Gregory and Mary Lou Niverth Scholarship – For a senior student graduating from Jefferson-Morgan High School to attend a four-year accredited, nonprofit college or university within Pennsylvania. One (1) $1,000 scholarship is available to be awarded this spring, and will be paid for the sophomore year of college. Applications are submitted to the Jefferson-Morgan High School Guidance office by April 11.
- The Walter Samek III Memorial Scholarship – For graduating seniors of Carmichaels High School to continue post-secondary education. Applications are submitted to the Carmichaels Area High School Guidance office by April 15. One $500 scholarship is available.
The following post-secondary scholarship is for non-traditional students who have already graduated from high school, or received a GED, and have decided to further their education.
- The Stealth Scholarship – For non-traditional students at least 22 years of age or older, who are living or working in Greene County who plan to pursue a post-secondary course of education (two-year or four-year degree) at an accredited college, university, community college, or trade/technical school. Maximum scholarship is $2,500. There is no specific deadline for the Stealth Scholarship applications.
The Community Foundation of Greene County (CFGC), a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2000, is the central philanthropic vehicle in Greene County for donations of various types and sizes. CFGC currently manages $4 million in assets through more than 65 different funds. For more information about the Community Foundation contact Bettie Stammerjohn by phone at 724-627-2010 or email cfgc@gmail.com.